From January to May of this year, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports saw a significant increase of 29% year-on-year, reaching nearly US$1.9 billion, as reported by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit). The top markets for these exports include China, the United States, the Netherlands, and Malaysia. China alone accounted for 59% of these exports with a total of 805 million US dollars. Despite competition from other countries, Vietnam's fruit exports have experienced substantial growth, with notable increases in the Chinese market. The major export categories are durian, dragon fruit, and bananas. The second half of the year is expected to be more optimistic for fruit and vegetable exports, with projections estimating the total annual export to exceed 4 billion VND due to increased purchases from both China and the United States.